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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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 Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 09:00:46 AM
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At first we thought that we would just replace all the cushions in the little trailer we got over the 4th, but I know that would be pricy. Any ideas on what to wash the cushions with so that all germs would be gone?
I was going to do this in my bathtub with detergent and vinegar - then set them out in the sun.
Any other ideas?
PS. Found great thick fabric on sale for $2.00/yard for the cushion covers. The curtain fabric wasn't such a bargain.
Ann
Forrester Farm
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 09:42:19 AM
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Vinegar is a disinfectant and a deodorizer so I would use quite a bit of that! The sun also kills germs so after washing with good soap, water and rinsing with vinegar they should be pretty clean!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 10:30:14 AM
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Ok, I've got one done - draining in the tub. I'll set it in the sun next. Have to say - GROSS, GROSS, GROSS. I'll stick with it and see what the results are - but tempted to throw in the towel and buy new. Just trying to be a good recycler, and I'm sure it's just dirt - but GROSS!!!!!
Ann
Forrester Farm
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 09:47:06 AM
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I know what you mean. I shampooed the carpets at our new rental and did the icky dance many times! How is the trailer cushions coming?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
890 Posts
Kate
Delano
Minnesota
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Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 5:56:44 PM
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Oh Alee, you made me giggle at the thought of an "icky dance!"
Ann, I hope you post pictures once you are finished redo-ing your "new" trailer.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
703 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2008 : 1:44:29 PM
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I just did the one cushion to see how it would turn out. It still isn't fully dry - even though it has been soooo hot!
Any opinions on throwing the cushions in an industrial size washing machine at the laundromat?
Think the foam would hold up well?
Ann
Forrester Farm
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Forrester Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
703 Posts
Ann
Belmont
MI
USA
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9540 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 5:33:39 PM
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I would recommend soaking them in the tub with Oxyclean. That stuff works great!
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
"Take a lesson from the teakettle, though up to its
neck in hot water...it sings!"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 6:36:56 PM
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That's awesome that the laundry mat worked! Now you don't have to feel all icky about them anymore!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Help cleaning trailer cushions.....
